Apple IIgs RGB Monitor

The Apple IIgs RGB Monitor was a proprietary analog RGB color display specifically designed for the Apple IIgs personal computer, released in 1986. It offered significantly higher clarity and vibrant color reproduction compared to the composite monitors previously used with the Apple II line,…

Key facts

First appeared: 1986
Category: technology
Problem solved: The Apple IIgs RGB Monitor was created to overcome the limitations of composite video output, which plagued earlier Apple II computers with blurry text and color fringing. It enabled the Apple IIgs's advanced 'Super High-Res' graphics modes to be displayed with pristine clarity and accurate color, which was vital for the machine's graphical user interface (GS/OS), productivity applications, and particularly its robust gaming and educational software.
Platforms: Apple IIGS

Related technologies

Apple IIGS personal computer

Notable users

Apple IIGS owners (consumers, schools, small businesses)